SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF IRVING
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City of Irving seeks bids for an annual contract to supply veterinarian vaccines, medicines, and related supplies. Vendors must be full-line distributors and authorized Merck Animal Health vaccine distributors. Award covers multiple groups; electronic bids encouraged.
Addendum #1 and #2 have been issued to modify, clarify, explain, or correct the original specifications and to answer questions and is hereby made part of ITB No. 056TW-26F REBID. The intent of these specifications is to procure an annual contract for veterinarian vaccines, medicines, and related supplies for the use of the Veterinarian and Animal Services staff of the City of Irving. There are no scheduled pre-bid meetings associated with this ITB solicitation. The City of Irving strongly encourages bidders to submit their response to this bid electronically. Please call the individual listed on the bid if you require assistance with this submittal. Electronic bidding will eliminate errors and unnecessary work, and is more friendly to the environment. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. --- Q&A --- Q1: 056TW-26F – Clarification on Scope of Veterinary Medicines & Supplies Dear Ms. White, Ropheka Pharmacy is preparing a response to ITB No. 056TW-26F for Veterinarian Vaccines, Medicines & Related Supplies. We appreciate the opportunity to review the specifications. For clarification purposes, could you please confirm the following: For Groups 2 and 3, is the City seeking a full-line veterinary distributor capable of supplying all commercially available veterinary pharmaceuticals and supplies, or only the items specifically listed in the Line Items pricing tab plus catalog items requested on an as-needed basis? For Group 3 (catalog discount items), should vendors be prepared to supply any veterinary medicine or related supply not listed in the solicitation, or only items within their standard catalog offerings? For Group 1, are vendors required to be an authorized distributor of Merck Animal Health shelter program vaccines in order to qualify for award? Thank you in advance A1: 1. Groups 2 and 3: Yes, the City is seeking a full-line veterinary distributor capable of supplying all commercially available veterinary pharmaceuticals and related supplies. While the Line Items pricing tab identifies specific commonly used items, the City intends to procure additional products on an as-needed basis through catalog offerings. 2. Group 3 (Catalog Discount Items): Yes, vendors should be prepared to supply any veterinary medicine or related supply that may be required by the Animal Services Department, including items not specifically listed in the solicitation. The expectation is that vendors can provide products within their full standard catalog offerings to meet the City’s operational needs. 3. Group 1 (Merck Animal Health Shelter Program Vaccines): Yes, Vendors must be an authorized distributor of Merck Animal Health shelter program vaccines in order to qualify for award under Group 1. AWARD: Groups 1, 2, and 3 will be awarded to the same vendor; therefore, it is important to bid on every line item in each group to be considered for the award. Submitted: 2/16/2026 10:25:22 AM (CT)
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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